Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (2024)

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Banana Blueberry Muffins are the perfect combination of flavors! Give this simple muffin recipe a try today.

I’ve discovered that with four kids, there is a lot of comprising that goes on during the day. It’d be too easy if all four of them would agree on something. Instead, it is always three wanting one thing while one wants something else. Even if it is just to annoy the others, there is always one kid who makes the decision of what they want just to be different.

The other day I was going to make muffins and asked my kids, “Banana or blueberry?” As I anticipated, the girls wanted blueberry and Jacob wanted banana. Instead of having to choose who I liked best and basing my decision on that, I decided we would compromise. I would make a banana blueberry muffins.

These banana blueberry muffins were the perfect combination of both fruit flavors, and made everyone happy. It’s never fun when I have to base my decisions on who I love best 😉

Speaking of compromises… the folks at Coffee-Mate realized how much I seem to be enjoying my coffee lately – both hot and iced coffee. They were kind enough to send me some coupons for their Natural Bliss Coffee Creamer. Now, as a blogger, I get coupons and products to try all the time, and when I find something I really enjoy, I want to make sure to share it with you.

Coffee-Mate Natural Bliss Coffee Creamer is made from all natural ingredients and comes in three flavors – Sweet Cream, Vanilla and Caramel. I especially enjoyed adding the sweet cream flavor to my favorite Iced Coffee. It made for an indulgent, mid-afternoon, treat. I felt good knowing that I didn’t have to compromise on flavor to enjoy something made from all natural ingredients. If you give it a try, you’ll have to report back and let me know which flavor is your favorite!

Now, on to the Banana Blueberry Muffins recipe!

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Banana Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry Banana Muffins are the perfect combination of flavors. You don't have to compromise and make just one flavor of muffin. Have them both!

Course Breakfast

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 1 dozen

Author Dine & Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups ripe bananas mashed
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/3 cup melted butter cooled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

  • Combine mashed bananas, sugar, egg and melted butter in a mixing bowl

  • Add dry ingredients and mix until well incorporated.

  • Fold in fresh blueberries.

  • Pour into 12 muffin cups, sprayed with Pam cooking spray.

  • Bake in a preheated 375° oven for 18-20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clear.

I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Coffee-mate and received coupons and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.

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  1. Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (4)Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    These look delicious! I love adding blueberries to my banana bread. Its the best of both worlds 🙂

  2. Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (5)Steve @ HPD says

    One Perfect Bite had a Hawaiian banana bread a while ago that has become my go-to recipe. But ran out of coconut the other day and threw in blueberries, subbed the mac nuts with pecans. Made me realize that banana is a lot more versatile than I thought and a good compliment to so many things. Cheers!

  3. Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (6)Miriam @ Overtime Cook says

    Looks delicious! I am all into muffins now- can’t wait to try this recipe!

    -Miriam

  4. Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (7)Cookbook Queen says

    TOTALLY know what you mean about the disagreeing…it’s almost like they are baiting you to see who you will choose!!

    Muffins look gorgeous as always. Love your pretty photos!!

  5. Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (8)Chris @ TheKeenanCookBook says

    Glad they were willing to accept the compromise. I love banana muffins, bet the blueberry added a nice touch 🙂

  6. Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (9)Beth (OMG! Yummy) says

    We love banana blueberry muffins in our house – made them just last week. No compromise for us 🙂 And I’m looking forward to trying the all-natural creamers. I enjoy their fat-free flavored creamers but worry about the un-natural ingredients.

    • Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (10)Kristen says

      Beth – Email me your mailing address & I’ll send you a coupon!

  7. Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (11)Pat Wogan says

    I wanted to try the sweet cream natural bliss the other day, but our Mission HEB didn’t have it. They had the other two, but I didn’t want carmel or vanilla.

  8. Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (12)Bev Weidner says

    I could actually just shove all of those muffins in my face right now and not even care how it looked.

    y.u.m.

  9. Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (14)Susan says

    I like the sweet cream flavor. I think I might try the caramel flavor next. How long does this last after you open it? Does it spoil fast? I don’t drink it often so I worry that it will go bad before I can finish it. I always get it when my parents are going to be around because I know we will go through it. It is yummy. And I bet that coffee went great with those yummy sounding muffins.

  10. Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (15)Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says

    I have a MAJOR addiction to coffemate vanilla. It’s one thing that keeps me from being vegan to vegetarian b/c I cannot give that stuff up! I love it!!

    No other vanilla creamer brand compares and ive tried them all, regular, vegan, dairyfree, etc…love C.M. brand French Vanilla so i will defi try their new flavors, too.

    “I’ve discovered that with four kids, there is a lot of comprising that goes on during the day.”– my hat is off to you. I have ONE kiddo and feel this way!

  11. Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (17)Georgia Pellegrini says

    MM, this looks like the perfect breakfast muffin for me!

  12. Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (18)Jennifer says

    That creamer sounds fabulous! I will look for it at the grocery store this weekend. Thanks for the tip!

  13. Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (19)Kathy says

    Been baking a version of this muffin that is made with yogurt, honey and white wheat flour – the taste combo of bananas and blueberries is great.

  14. Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (20)Baking N Books says

    Oh my God..I love blueberries. I love muffins…I want these now. If only I weren’t too darn lazy to bake…

  15. Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (21)Tracy Gervais says

    I think I need these along with the coffee/natural creamer. Can I move in? I am easy/not picky 🙂 hope September is a much better month for you and it brings you all of the joys you deserve!!

  16. Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (23)Amy | She Wears Many Hats says

    YUM!

    And I just ran out of coffee creamer. Will have to look for that kind next.

  17. Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (24)Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    Those muffins look like the perfect back-to-school breakfast for our girls (and me) next Tuesday – thanks! I’ve tried Coffee-Mate’s new line and the Sweet Cream is the one I usually buy. I like that the ingredient list isn’t a mile long, like their original line. Because I’m a flavored creamer freak!! 🙂

  18. Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (25)Laurie says

    Two of my favorites, rolled up in one! Gonna have to try these – Thanks!

  19. Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (26)Wenderly says

    That sounds like the perfect compromise as well as the perfect combination! Banana & blueberry + coffee & decadent creamer = BLISSSSSSSSSSSSSS.

  20. Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (27)MikeVFMK says

    Kristen, love these! I used to live off of muffins for breakfast, especially through University. And I always prefer fruit. Love the compromise! I guess it’s what good parents do!

  21. Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (28)Barbara says

    Good compromise, Kristen! I’m a banana bread purist (and have been using the same recipe for 20 years) but I’m willing to try anything. These look great!

  22. Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (29)Barefeet In The Kitchen says

    I love the addition of blueberries to banana bread. I think I love it almost as much as adding blueberries to anything lemon. YUM!

  23. Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (30)Aimee @ Simple Bites says

    Um, perfect combo!! I just picked up some wild Quebec blueberries and I know where they are going!

  24. Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (31)Norma says

    The recipe sounds delish! But I could swear you were writing about my family! As a mom of four I, too, often find 3 wanting something and the 4th *having* to want something else!

    I had my husband read this and he said, “OMG! She’s writing about our kids!” Glad to know I’m not alone!

  25. Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (32)Jimi says

    I have been loving the Sweet Cream Natural Bliss Creamer. I definitely prefer it to non-dairy creamer, which kind of weirds me out. 🙂 Thankfully, I’ve been finding coupons for it pretty regularly.
    Your muffins look great. We love muffins at our house but have never combined banana and blueberry. I’ll have to give it a try.

  26. Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (33)Katie says

    I found this on pinterest while specifically searching for “banana blueberry muffins” and I am very happy with my discovery! the muffins were easy and turned out beautifully. I used frozen blueberries (unthawed) and they still taste great. Thank you for experimenting to please your kids – mine will reap the benefits now 🙂

    • Compromises {Recipe: Banana Blueberry Muffins} (34)Kristen says

      I’m so glad you enjoyed these!! Thanks for letting me know.

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How ripe do bananas have to be for banana muffins? ›

How Ripe Should Bananas be for Muffins? Be sure to use overripe bananas for this recipe. The best bananas for baking should be very well-speckled or even nearly black. This is important when baking Banana Bread, muffins, cake, or cupcakes!

How many calories are in a banana blueberry muffin? ›

These Banana Blueberry muffins are perfect as part of a healthy breakfast or as a snack, and each muffin is just 141 calories or 4 WW Points (or 5 Points if following the diabetic WW plan)! To view your current WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site, click here!

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If you use green bananas, they will also blacken and soften, but you won't ripen them to the sweetness you need for making a good banana loaf or banana muffins.

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She suggests placing whole, unpeeled bananas on a sheet pan and baking them at 300°F for 1 hour. Since the bananas may leak, line the baking pan with parchment or silicone for easy cleanup. This fast banana ripening technique turns the peel black, but the inside comes out soft, sweet, and delicious.

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There are nearly 500 calories in one single blueberry muffin! The carb count, sugar and even sodium are sky-high, too! Yes, blueberries are a “super-food.” But if those blueberries are all wrapped up in “muffin,” they're not such a healthy option.

How healthy is a blueberry muffin? ›

The average coffee shop blueberry muffin is hardly what you'd call a health food: It's got almost 470 calories—nearly double what you'd get from a chocolate frosted donut—and most of those calories come from refined carbohydrates, primarily white flour and sugar.

How many carbs in a homemade banana muffin? ›

Muffins, banana (1 medium - approx 2 3/4" to 3" diameter) contains 53.5g total carbs, 51.4g net carbs, 12.4g fat, 6.6g protein, and 348 calories.

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SUGAR AND CINNAMON TOPPING. IN SMALL BOWL: add and mix 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoons cinnamon and sprinkle on top of muffins before putting muffins in the oven to bake.

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Simply sprinkle a dusting on any sweet baked goods before placing them in the oven. The sugar will bake into the the top, without completely dissolving or melting.

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Coating the berries with a spoonful of the recipe's dry ingredients prevents sinking. Instead, it helps the berries adhere to the batter, keeping them well distributed throughout the muffin. And if you're using frozen blueberries, the flour will also help minimize how much the berries bleed into the batter.

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If you don't drain them, you'll end up with blue-colored muffins! Also, draining helps keep excess liquid out of the batter.

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Overmixing batter can inhibit that, ending with dense muffins instead of fluffy. This happens when you mix for too long. It can destroy air bubbles that are necessary for a light and airy texture (via The Kitchn).

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Bananas can go from yellow with brown spots to totally black and still be okay to eat and use for baking. In fact, black bananas are some of the best for making banana bread because they have developed more sugar as they sit around and therefore taste sweeter. They may also be moister, which is perfect for baked goods.

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